the atlanta opera Archives

This week’s best: a starry “Our Town” benefit at the Fox; “Hand to God” (Alliance). Ahead: “Cardboard Piano” (Actor’s Express); Home Brew Fest (7 Stages).

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BEST BETS | Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2017

Oct. 25, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

This week’s best: “The Color Purple” at the Fox; the Alliance’s “Hand to God;” and especially the agile, provocative “Project Dawn” at Horizon.

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BEST BETS | Oct. 5-11, 2017

Oct. 4, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

See “Boy” (Theatrical Outfit), “The Christians” (Actor’s Express) & “Sense and Sensibility” (Synchronicity) through Oct. 15. Plus. Much. More.

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BEST BETS | Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2017

Sep. 27, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

A horn of plenty. Top options include Theatrical Outfit’s “Boy” & Atlanta Opera’s “Seven Deadly Sins,” both opening; and Aurora’s “Burnpile,” which closes.

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BEST BETS | Sept. 21-27, 2017

Sep. 20, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

“The Christians” (Actor’s Express), “Burnpile” (Aurora) & “Sense and Sensibility” (Synchronicity) lead a lineup of great stuff.

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Managing director joins Atlanta Opera

Sep. 18, 2017 - by Encore Atlanta

Micah Fortson, who comes from a Houston law firm, has more than a decade of arts experience, working in production and stage management for theater and opera companies.

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6 artists join 2017/18 Atlanta Opera Studio

Sep. 7, 2017 - by Encore Atlanta

The Studio gives emerging artists experience alongside opera professionals, master classes and coaching. See them Oct. 29 in the company’s annual season preview.

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BEST BETS | Sept. 7-13, 2017

Sep. 6, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

“Burnpile” opens at Aurora, Shakespeare’s in love, “Hunchback” returns and something “Wicket” this way comes.